Associate Professor Dr. Sasidharan Sreenivasan (Institute for Research In Molecular Medicine)
17.03.2026 (Tuesday)
9.00am-12.00pm
Description:
Publishing research is a crucial milestone in every postgraduate student’s academic journey, yet the process often appears complex and overwhelming. From Alpha to Omega is a comprehensive and practical talk designed to guide postgraduate students through the entire publication pathway from manuscript preparation and journal selection to peer review, revision, acceptance, and final publication. This session breaks down each stage of the process in a clear and structured manner, helping students understand how to choose the right journal, align their manuscript with author guidelines, craft compelling cover letters, and navigate different types of peer review systems. Participants will gain insights into responding effectively to reviewer comments, managing revisions strategically, handling rejection professionally, understanding publication ethics, and avoiding predatory journals. By demystifying the submission-to-publication journey, this talk equips postgraduate students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies needed to successfully publish their research and build a strong academic profile.
Take-Away:
At the end of this session, postgraduate students will walk away with a clear understanding of the complete publication process, practical tools to prepare and submit manuscripts confidently, strategies to respond to reviewers constructively, and the ability to avoid common pitfalls that delay or prevent acceptance. More importantly, they will gain the confidence to approach publication not as a daunting requirement, but as a manageable, strategic, and rewarding part of their academic career.